Roku · 2 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Platform Infrastructure
San Jose, California
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$280K/yr - $380K/yr
8+ years expRoku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and they are seeking a talented and experienced DevOps/SRE Senior Software Engineer to join their dynamic team. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining a multi-cloud infrastructure while ensuring high availability and performance through automation and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
You will design, implement and maintain an active-active multi-cloud infrastructure on AWS and GCP supporting business-critical systems ensuring high availability and performance with automation, delivering systems that stays reliable and performs under stress
Collaborate with your peers through code-reviews, ensuring best practices and aligning on technical standards to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions
Collaborate with security teams to ensure the integrity and security of infrastructure and applications including implementing security best practices and compliance standards
Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables by leveraging agile methodologies and maintaining clear communication channels
Lead incident response efforts by triaging issues effectively, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to resolve them promptly and minimize downtime
Implement effective incident management processes and post-incident reviews
Identify performance bottlenecks through detailed monitoring and profiling and optimize system resources by fine tuning configurations, scaling infrastructure and addressing latency issues
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by automating repetitive tasks, refining workflows and proactively addressing technical debt within the team, while driving enhancements across the organization
Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems, processes, and procedures while fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and contribute to the collective learning of the team
Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation, and be available to work with global teams in the event of critical outages
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in DevOps/SRE roles
BS Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent
Experience with a number of the following: Kubernetes, Docker, Service Mesh such as Istio, Envoy, Linkerd, Solo & ECS
Experience in cloud-focused software development, preferably in Go, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
Experience with CI/CD automation including Gitlab pipelines and other related tools
Solid understanding of networking, security, and compliance principles including the intricacies of multi-tenant architecture and secure network configuration in cloud environments
Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies
Strong hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure
Proven track record of implementing scalable, high-performance infrastructure solutions in a fast-paced dynamic environments
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical project stakeholders, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
The drive and self-motivation to understand the intricate details of a complex infrastructure environment
Preferred
Certifications in relevant technologies such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Equity awards
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Wellness benefits
Paid time off
Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision)
Life
Accident
Disability
Commuter
Retirement options (401(k)/pension)
Company
Roku
Roku develops video streaming devices that provide users access to Internet-streamed video or audio services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (81)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$220.61MKey Investors
News CorpFidelityGlobespan Capital Partners
2017-09-28IPO
2015-11-09Series H· $45.5M
2015-11-01Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Preston Smalley
VP of Viewer Product
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Thomas Dodson
Vice President of Platform Operations
Recent News
2026-01-19
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